Articles related to "World Heritage Sites"

Here are the final UNESCO Heritage Sites to be found in the Caribbean. Like those discussed in Part 1 and Part 2, these sites have a long and rich history.

Since 1986, UNESCO has conferred World Heritage Site status on some of Britain's most famous places, with more to come.

The Statue of Liberty is one of 20 World Heritage Sites located in the USA, and 878 total across the world. Find out the history and facts of this American icon.

Spend seven days enjoying UNESCO World Heritage sites, cheap hotels and food. Christian travelers love Rila Monastery, and rare church cave art. End up at a Black Sea Spa

Bosra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once ancient capital of the Roman province of Arabia, lies 120 kilometres south of the Syrian city of Damascus.

Already well represented in UNESCO's worldwide list of heritage sites, Britain is planning a new round of proposals.

This medieval chateau situated on the banks of the Aude river in the South of France attracts thousands of tourists each year with its sheer beauty and mystique.

Follow the pilgrims of the past to Chartres, south of Paris. Here, an ancient Gothic cathedral rises above the landscape and a historic medieval town.

The Crac des Chevaliers (Arabic Qal'at al-Hosn) in Syria, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved examples of Crusader military architecture.

Cusco, once the Inca's mountain capital now reigns as Peru's tourist central and starting point for explorations of The Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

Richard Arkwright is regarded as the father of the factory. The Derwent Valley (near Derby) is where the story began and is one of only 27 UK UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Visitors have been enchanted with the beauty of Philippines and the charms of its people. Find out what drove some to make it their new home or prompted others to return.

This magnificent mountain range borders both South Africa and Lesotho and can be found in the provinces of Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape.

Spectacular glacial landscapes, geologic importance and fossil records are cited as UNESCO names the Alpine range as the 44th World Heritage Site in Italy.

The Romans invaded Britain in AD 43. It took thousands of soldiers six years to build Hadrian's Wall and the purpose was to mark the boundaries of the great Roman Empire.

Around five hundred and eighteen years before the birth of Jesus, Darius I, perhaps the greatest of all the Achaemenid kings, founded the Persian city of Persepolis.

Palmyra, (Tadmor) Syria now a UNESCO World Heritage Site was, for many years a caravan stop on the great Silk Road that stretched from China to the Mediterranean coast.

Sir Titus Salt was a man with a vision and a social conscience. The West Yorkshire mill village of Saltaire is his enduring legacy.

The curious traveller doesn't need to be an archaeologist to be inspired by the enchanting World Heritage found at Angkor in Cambodia and Sukhothai in Thailand.

The Taj Mahal attracts around three million visitors a year, all deeply moved by its romance and beauty and the amazing skills of 17th century Mughal craftsmen.

95 miles of coastline in Southern England provide a window into 185 million years of history. It is rich in geology, fossils and breathtaking scenery.

The Red Fort of Agra is a showpiece of Mughal architecture, bearing the mark of successive emperors, from Akbar the Great to Jahangir and Shah Jahan.

The Roman Mosaics are some of the most complete and extensive Roman Mosaics that have been discovered anywhere in the world and will be a highlight of any Cyprus holiday

The island of Cyprus has several UNESCO world Heritage sites. A visit to the ancient necropolis on the outskirts of Paphos will be a highlight of any Cyprus holiday.

A look into a UN organization working to preserve sites of historical and cultural significance; as well as educate mankind across the globe in order to unify the world.

Ethiopia attractions include Lalibela, where its people carved out churches from sheer rock and where the city remained cut off and hidden from the world for centuries.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites include such natural wonders as the Grand Canyon and man-made wonders such as Egypt's Pyramids. How to visit, protect, and support them.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Ghana's slave forts are a graphic reminder of the African side of a journey forced on the ancestors of many contemporary African Americans.

One of the most spectacular sights in the world, the Victoria Falls and surrounding areas in Zambia provide the nature lover with amazing natural sights and plenty to do.

This Southeast Asian country's coast boasts three of the 878 United Nations-designated cultural and natural heritage sites worldwide. In this case, H stands for Hope.

Willemstad, Curacao, capital of the Netherland Antilles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history. It features the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.

The tiny Greek island of Delos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its extensive 6th-century BC archaeological remains are matched by a peaceful setting and mystical scenery

In South America Jesuits developed powerful estancias. In Argentina the Jesuits' rich heritage is visible in beautiful buildings around Córdoba, which now house museums.

The Tower of London has dominated the city of London and has served many functions during the past 900 years.

Visit the remains of the Jesuits' heyday in Paraguay during the 17th and 18th century: splendid ruins of Jesuit missions, exquisitely carved by native Guaraní Indians.

Alberta is famous for its wide open spaces and rugged outdoor wilderness, but camping experiences here run the spectrum from basic to modern-world comfortable.

The north-central plains of Sri Lanka house fascinating vestiges of an ancient Buddhist civilization

Based on current guidelines, a site must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one of 10 criteria to be included on the list of World Heritage Sites.

Tucked away in Lebanon's beautiful, yet troubled, Bekaa Valley is Baalbeck, site of some of the finest examples of Imperial Roman architecture.

The Palace of Versailles lies 20 kilometres southwest of Paris and is one of France's most prestigious monuments and favourite visitor attractions.

The Ruhr area, once the heart of Germany's mining and steel industries, is now a vibrant cultural centre, selected as European Capital of Culture for 2010.

For an exciting day away from London's typical tourist scene, venture out to Docklands in East London, where you'll find attractions for the whole family.

With history, culture and easy access to the natural world, Norway's second largest city is the ideal starting point for exploring this remarkable country in any season.

Once the thriving capital of the Roman province of Arabia, Bosra, now part of modern Syria, owes much to the building work of second century C. E. Roman emperor Trajan.

Cairns is Australia's tropical gem, gateway to the most pristine and beautiful sites on earth while offering a first class casino, exquisite dining, and superb shopping.

In the frantic rush to build in Cambodia the lack of regulations is leading to the destrruction of the very thing tourists come to see, the heritage site at Angkor Wat

Nova Scotia's capital city Halifax and the Titanic are forever linked with the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Most of the victims are buried in the city's main church yard.

Easy to reach by bus or train from London, or on a guided tour, Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey are among England's top religious visitor attractions.

Head of the Anglican Church and claiming three World Heritage sites, the cathedral city of Canterbury in Kent is one of the most visited places in Britain.

Just a couple of hours from Prague, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cesky Krumlov is a town well-known for its castle, beer, and unique jewelry.